IPMAT Selection Process 2024: Check Score Calculation, Registration, Merit List

IPMAT counselling is conducted for candidates who have cleared the Intergrated Program in Managment Aptitude Test (IPMAT) and have secured a rank in the merit list. To be eligible for IPMAT counselling, candidates must fulfil the following criteria:

1. The candidate must have qualified for the IPMAT exam by obtaining the minimum qualifying marks

2. Candidates must have completed their Class 10 and Class 12 from a recognised board or institute.

3. Candidates from all nationalities can apply for the IPMAT counselling

4. The candidate must meet the eligibility criteria for the desired course for admission based on IPMAT.

5. The candidate must have all the required documents as required at the time of document verification. Candidates who fulfil the above eligibility criteria can participate in IPMAT counselling process. 

After the IPMAT exam results are declared, shortlisted candidates are invited for counselling. The counselling process typically involves document verification, seat allocation based on merit, and choice filling. However,  a general outline of how the IPMAT counselling process is typically conducted is as follows:

1. After the IPMAT exam is conducted, IIM Indore releases a list of shortlisted candidates who are eligible to participate in the counselling process after a few days. The shortlisted candidates are usually based on their IPMAT exam scores and cutoffs.

2. Shortlisted candidates receive call letters or emails containing details of the counselling schedule, venue, and instructions for the counselling process.

3. Candidates then have to appear for a Personal Interview conducted by IIM Indore in about 8 cities in India.

4. During counselling, candidates are required to carry the necessary documents for verification. This includes IPMAT admit card, scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, passing certificates, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if required), photo ID proof, passport-sized photographs, etc.

5. Seats are allotted to candidates based on their IPMAT rank Higher-ranked candidates have a better chance of securing a seat. After the seat allotment, candidates who are satisfied with their allotted seat need to confirm their acceptance by paying the required admission fees within the specified time frame. This step confirms their seat in the programme.

6. In case of any vacant seats or withdrawal of candidates, there might be additional rounds of counseling or a waitlist to fill those seats.

The selection procedure through IPMAT basically consists of two stages, i.e. IPMAT exam and WAT-PI:

1. IPMAT Exam: The first stage is the IPMAT exam itself. It is a computer-based test that assesses a candidate's aptitude and proficiency in areas such as Quantitative Aptitude (QA) and Verbal Ability (VA). The exam consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) as well as Short-Answer type questions, and the scores obtained in this exam serve as the basis for shortlisting candidates for the next stage.

2. Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI): Shortlisted candidates from the IPMAT proceed to the second stage if they match the cutoff criteria, which involves a Written Ability Test (WAT) and Personal Interview (PI). The WAT assesses a candidate's written communication skills and ability to express their thoughts coherently on a given topic. The PI evaluates a candidate's overall personality, communication skills, confidence, and suitability for the programme.

The WAT and PI rounds are conducted by IIM Indore, the exam conducting body of IPMAT. The weightage assigned to each component of the selection process may vary each year. Generally, the IPMAT exam score holds significant weightage in the selection process, while the WAT and PI performance also play a crucial role in the final selection.

Refer to the table below to know the category-wise IPMAT 2024 expected cutoff:

IPMAT score is determined on the basis of correct answers marked by aspirants in the IPMAT exam. For each correct answer, candidates are awarded four marks. For an incorrect answer, one mark is deducted from the candidates' total score. This means that for five correct answers, 20 marks will be added to the total score. The raw score of candidates is scaled to calculate the composite score. Candidates who match the IPMAT cutoff criteria are further called for the Personal Interview round. 

For final results, 65% weightage is given to the scores obtained by the candidates in the IPMAT exam and 35% weightage is given to the candidate's performance in the Personal Interview (PI). 

IPMAT counselling process is conducted in about 8 cities all over the country. The admission committee of the Indian Institute of Management, Indore, decides the number of counselling cities. Students who clear the IPMAT entrance exam will have to visit the IPMAT counselling centres to take part in the IPMAT Personal Interview. Check the table below to know the IPMAT counselling cities:

The IPMAT counselling process begins after the IPMAT provisional short list is released. Candidates who qualified for the IPMAT counselling must follow the steps below to complete the counselling registration:

1. Visit the official website of IIM Indore
2. Click on the button reading 'New Registration'
3. Fill in the IPMAT application number and date of birth
4. Several details are prefilled from the IPMAT application form, including personal and academic details in the registration form.
5. Upload photograph and signature in the specified format and size.
6. Pay the counselling fee via the available payment modes. After successful payment, you will receive a payment confirmation message on your registered mobile number and email ID. Candidates then need to appear for the further selection procedure which is Personal Interview.

IPMAT score is determined on the basis of correct answers marked by aspirants in the IPMAT exam. For each correct answer, candidates are awarded four marks. For an incorrect answer, one mark is deducted from the candidates' total score. This means that for five correct answers, 20 marks will be added to the total score. The raw score of candidates is scaled to calculate the composite score. Given below are the steps on how the composite score for IPMAT 2023 exam will be calculated:

Candidates require the following documents for IPMAT counselling process: -

• IPMAT Admit Card
• IPMAT Scorecard
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and passing certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Domicile certificate (if required)
• Photo ID proof
• Passport-sized photographs, etc.

The candidates who have cleared the IPMAT exam and met the cutoff criteria must appear for the IPMAT counselling process along with the above mentioned documents in order to secure a seat in IIM Indore's Five Year Integrated Programme in Management (IPM). 

IPMAT score is determined on the basis of correct answers marked by aspirants in the IPMAT exam. For each correct answer, candidates are awarded four marks. For an incorrect answer, one mark is deducted from the candidates' total score. This means that for five correct answers, 20 marks will be added to the total score. The raw score of candidates is scaled to calculate the composite score. Candidates who match the IPMAT cutoff criteria are further called for the Personal Interview round. 

For final results, 65% weightage is given to the scores obtained by the candidates in the IPMAT exam and 35% weightage is given to the candidate's performance in the Personal Interview (PI). 

Through IPMAT, the total intake at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore will be 150 for the domestic applicants. Among them, according to the rules of the Government of India, the reservation percentage for categories is as follows:

Yes, it is mandatory for all candidates to attend the document verification round as part of the IPMAT counselling process. During the document verification process, candidates must present their original documents for verification and provide their biometric details. The purpose of document verification is to ensure that the candidate is eligible for admission to the selected course and to avoid fraudulent activities. Candidates who do not attend the document verification round will be marked ineligible from the admission process through IPMAT scores.

Such candidates will not be considered for the seat allotment round also. Therefore, it is important for candidates to attend the document verification process physically as per the schedule announced by the authorities. It is also crucial to carry all the required documents in original along with photocopies to the document verification round. Candidates who fail to produce the required documents will not be allowed to participate in the further counselling process which includes the Personal Interview round.